Midlakes presents 'Big River'

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Mar 14, 2019 at 6:18 PMMar 15, 2019 at 4:02 AM

Performances are March 15, 16, 22, and 23

PHELPS — The mighty Mississippi and the adventures of Huck Finn will flow through the Midlakes auditorium when the award-winning Theatre Experience of Midlakes High School stages “Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.”

Performances are 7:30 p.m. March 15, 16, 22 and 23; and 2 p.m. March 17.

The musical is based on Mark Twain’s classic 1884 tale of a reckless youth who fears the destructive nature of his father, and Jim, a runaway slave, during their often suspenseful and humorous journey along the mighty Mississippi River.

It doesn’t take long for Huck and Jim to be reminded of the seriousness of their actions as they try to avoid capture while trying to get Jim to freedom.

The original Tony Award-winning 1985 Broadway production was written by William Hauptman with the score by Roger Miller. It ran for more than 1,000 performances. The musical’s score includes "Muddy Water,” “River in the Rain,” “When the Sun Goes Down in the South,” and much more.

The show is directed by high school English teacher Keith E. Childs with Jennifer Cornwell returning as music director for her 11th Midlakes production. Childs and intermediate school teacher Erin Altman choreograph the show.

Charlie King is the technical director, assisted by Jason Dunham. Nancy Denisi, Susie Bonawitz and Carol Byron have designed the many period costumes. Ross Gifford is lighting designer and Mary Quinn handles the publicity graphics.

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